Missile Software Engineer

Yorktown Systems Group; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a Missile Software Engineer to assess and evaluate aspects of SM3 missile software and its integration with the Aegis Weapons System. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of software engineering experience and an active Secret Security Clearance. Key responsibilities include technical evaluation of missile software, offering recommendations, and participating in budget planning. This full-time position offers opportunities for travel and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to participate in budget planning and schedule development.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate SM3 missile software in relation to Aegis Weapons System.
• Provide technical recommendations based on assessments.
• Participate in budget and schedule development.

Skills

Software engineering

Technical assessment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in software engineering or related technical field

Job description

Missile Software Engineer - (CON-21-00333)

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly‑owned subsidiaries, are a committed team of dedicated former military and civilian professionals who believe in providing ethical and quality services to Government customers. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in a corporate environment rather than in uniform. Our customer's missions become our own and we are committed to working as a team to achieve success. Because of the depth and experiences of our corporate leadership, we can assure all our customers that "we will do what we say we can do" and will focus on our customer's missions rather than corporate goals. Our business model is based on a personal commitment from our leaders to maintain contact with our customers to continually and consistently gauge our performance. Yorktown Systems Group was founded on the idea that providing quality and ethical services with a laser focus on our customer's goals is an effective long‑term business model. Our mission, therefore, is to help our customers meet their requirements and goals. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This provision shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of such employee's essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. The Unconventional, LLC is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.

Summary: Yorktown Systems Group is seeking a highly qualified Missile Software Engineer. The Missile Software Engineer will play an active role in the assessment and evaluation of all aspects of the SM3 missile software as well as the interfaces and communications between the missile and the Aegis Weapons System.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the technical assessment of SM3 missile software as it relates to the Aegis Weapons System in the execution of the Missile Defense Mission.
• Candidate is responsible for evaluating post‑ and pre‑mission assessments as they relate to the SM3 family of missiles and providing technical recommendations to the Program Chief Engineer and Program Manager.
• Should be expected to participate in budget planning and schedule development.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in software engineering or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering

Clearance: Must be able to obtain, maintain and/or currently possess a security clearance.

Travel

Some travel may be required.

Job Type

Full‑time

Exemption Type

Exempt

Category

Contractors

EEO Statement: Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly‑owned subsidiaries, are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, any other non‑merit‑based factor, or other characteristics protected by law. As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries, will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities. The Unconventional, LLC. is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.